Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch matchsticks.
3. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry completely.
4. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
5. Add olive oil and seasonings; mix well.
6. Spread fries on the sheet without overlapping.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 15–20 minutes.
8. Broil for 2 minutes for extra crispiness.
9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Soaking is essential for crispiness.
Leave space between fries to avoid steaming.
Try different spice blends or serve with flavored dips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
